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5/24/2026
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SCIENTIFIC SCORE
Moderately Effective
Based on 2 Researches
8.5
USERS' SCORE
Good
Based on 5 Reviews
8.2
Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 2 Veggie Capsules
Amount Per Serving
%DV
Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid)
400 mg
444%
Vitamin D3 (as Cholecalciferol)
125 mcg (5000 IU)
625%
Zinc (as Zinc Picolinate)
15 mg
136%
Organic European Black Elderberry(berry) (64:1, Equivalent to 32,000mg of fresh Elderberries) (ElderCraft®)
500 mg
†
Ginger Extract (root) (10:1)
200 mg
†
Top Medical Research Studies
9
Elderberry shows promise for flu symptoms
We delved into the effectiveness of black elderberry (Sambucus nigra) as a treatment for upper respiratory symptoms. This meta-analysis included 180 participants and aimed to provide insight into its benefits, particularly in relation to vaccination status and specific health conditions.
Our findings showed that elderberry supplementation significantly reduced symptoms associated with colds and flu. This suggests that elderberry could serve as a safer alternative to antibiotics and other prescription medications for managing these common viral infections.
Our findings showed that elderberry supplementation significantly reduced symptoms associated with colds and flu. This suggests that elderberry could serve as a safer alternative to antibiotics and other prescription medications for managing these common viral infections.
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8
We explored how Sambucol, a black elderberry extract, affects the immune system's response to influenza. This double-blind, placebo-controlled study revealed that Sambucol not only shortens flu symptoms but also boosts the production of inflammatory cytokines, which are key in fighting infections.
In our findings, the elderberry extract significantly elevated levels of specific cytokines, particularly TNF-alpha. This suggests that Sambucol could enhance immune activity, making it potentially beneficial for those with various health conditions, including cancer and AIDS.
In our findings, the elderberry extract significantly elevated levels of specific cytokines, particularly TNF-alpha. This suggests that Sambucol could enhance immune activity, making it potentially beneficial for those with various health conditions, including cancer and AIDS.
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Most Useful Reviews
7.5
Boosts immunity effectively
86 people found this helpful
I've been taking elderberry supplements during cold, flu, and allergy seasons to enhance my immunity and mitigate symptoms. I take one daily in flu season and rarely fall ill. Elderberry helps with runny noses, headaches, and sore throats caused by post-nasal drip. I was thrilled to find Sports Research offers elderberry and zinc supplements. They're organic, tasteless, and without side effects. I plan to take them daily until the coronavirus is no longer an issue.
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7.5
Effective immune boost
2 people found this helpful
I purchased this to boost my immunity during the flu season and pandemic. It seems to be working well so far; I haven’t gotten sick at all. I feel fantastic and appreciate that there aren’t any unnecessary additives. I highly recommend it to anyone needing a boost!
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9
Effective for flu
1 people found this helpful
What's for flu and cold season? Elderberry. I have used several products, including elderberry, during Covid-19. This product is unique because it contains Vitamin C and Zinc alongside the elderberry, all proven to be effective during flu and cold season. Works for me!
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Medical Researches
SCIENTIFIC SCORE
Moderately Effective
Based on 2 Researches
8.5
- All Researches
9
Elderberry shows promise for flu symptoms
We delved into the effectiveness of black elderberry (Sambucus nigra) as a treatment for upper respiratory symptoms. This meta-analysis included 180 participants and aimed to provide insight into its benefits, particularly in relation to vaccination status and specific health conditions.
Our findings showed that elderberry supplementation significantly reduced symptoms associated with colds and flu. This suggests that elderberry could serve as a safer alternative to antibiotics and other prescription medications for managing these common viral infections.
Our findings showed that elderberry supplementation significantly reduced symptoms associated with colds and flu. This suggests that elderberry could serve as a safer alternative to antibiotics and other prescription medications for managing these common viral infections.
Read More
8
We explored how Sambucol, a black elderberry extract, affects the immune system's response to influenza. This double-blind, placebo-controlled study revealed that Sambucol not only shortens flu symptoms but also boosts the production of inflammatory cytokines, which are key in fighting infections.
In our findings, the elderberry extract significantly elevated levels of specific cytokines, particularly TNF-alpha. This suggests that Sambucol could enhance immune activity, making it potentially beneficial for those with various health conditions, including cancer and AIDS.
In our findings, the elderberry extract significantly elevated levels of specific cytokines, particularly TNF-alpha. This suggests that Sambucol could enhance immune activity, making it potentially beneficial for those with various health conditions, including cancer and AIDS.
Read More
User Reviews
USERS' SCORE
Good
Based on 5 Reviews
8.2
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- Positive Reviews
- Negative Reviews
7.5
Boosts immunity effectively
86 people found this helpful
I've been taking elderberry supplements during cold, flu, and allergy seasons to enhance my immunity and mitigate symptoms. I take one daily in flu season and rarely fall ill. Elderberry helps with runny noses, headaches, and sore throats caused by post-nasal drip. I was thrilled to find Sports Research offers elderberry and zinc supplements. They're organic, tasteless, and without side effects. I plan to take them daily until the coronavirus is no longer an issue.
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7.5
Effective immune boost
2 people found this helpful
I purchased this to boost my immunity during the flu season and pandemic. It seems to be working well so far; I haven’t gotten sick at all. I feel fantastic and appreciate that there aren’t any unnecessary additives. I highly recommend it to anyone needing a boost!
Read More
9
Effective for flu
1 people found this helpful
What's for flu and cold season? Elderberry. I have used several products, including elderberry, during Covid-19. This product is unique because it contains Vitamin C and Zinc alongside the elderberry, all proven to be effective during flu and cold season. Works for me!
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7.5
Healthy immune support
1 people found this helpful
Will buy again! This is an amazing product that I purchased to keep me healthy throughout the COVID pandemic. The amount of Zinc is just right (7.5 mg) to avoid unnecessary gastrointestinal side effects, plus the benefits of black elderberry in aiding the immune system for cold, flu, and allergy relief.
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7.5
Helps immunity health
1 people found this helpful
Perfect elderberry complex! Great product! I love that it's a clean formula compared to others I've seen. Made it through flu season and Covid with elderberry and definitely feel it has helped my immune health. Will be buying again! Love Sports Research.
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Frequently Asked Questions
References
- Hawkins J, Baker C, Cherry L, Dunne E. Black elderberry (Sambucus nigra) supplementation effectively treats upper respiratory symptoms: A meta-analysis of randomized, controlled clinical trials. Complement Ther Med. 2019;42:361. 10.1016/j.ctim.2018.12.004
- Barak V, Halperin T, Kalickman I. The effect of Sambucol, a black elderberry-based, natural product, on the production of human cytokines: I. Inflammatory cytokines. Eur Cytokine Netw. 2001;12:290. PubMed
